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Lead uppercut
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
punches
plain english
A short punch from your lead hand travelling upward, with the palm facing you. The power comes from a small dip and drive through the legs, not from the arm.
example
“Short uppercut” means keep the elbow in and the travel small.
why it matters
It is the punch for close range, where straight punches have no room and hooks are too wide.
common mistake
Dropping the hand low to load it up, which telegraphs the punch and opens your guard.
related terms
- • Rear uppercut
- • Level change
difficulty
intermediate